A list of upcoming Internet2/Videoconference curriculum enrichment events. http://www.edutech.nodak.edu/video/ Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:02:40 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.edutech.nodak.edu/training/session/?session=1922 Grade 2 Four hands-on stations explore the pre-tribal history of the indigenous people in the area now known as North Dakota. The stations explore the hunting, eating, and living conditions of people about 12,000 years ago in North Dakota with an additional station discussing the use of clays in making the pottery the people used. Time: Approximately 45 minutes Kari Sauer <kari.sauer@sendit.nodak.edu> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:38:56 -0600 http://www.edutech.nodak.edu/training/session/?session=1923 Grade 3 - The Capitol of North Dakota is Bismarck - This session is a walk through the history of the city of Bismarck from its beginnings as a stop on the building of the North Pacific railroad through the building of two capitol buildings. The politics of how Bismarck came to be the capital and the role Alexander McKenzie played are highlights of the tour. Students also get to find out what North Dakota???s first time capsule contained. Time: Approximately 40 minutes Student participation limit: 30 Kari Sauer <kari.sauer@sendit.nodak.edu> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:40:09 -0600 http://www.edutech.nodak.edu/training/session/?session=1924 Grade 4. The fur trade will focus on the time period of 1750 - 1860 when European fur trappers and traders came into our area. Kari Sauer <kari.sauer@sendit.nodak.edu> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:42:15 -0600 http://www.edutech.nodak.edu/training/session/?session=1928 Grade 4. North Dakota was homesteaded in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Using State Historical Society galleries and photos students will learn about the life of the settlers coming into North Dakota to claim farm land or settle in the towns. Students will learn what life was like for children during that time. Time: Approximately 50 minutes. Student participation limit: 30. Kari Sauer <kari.sauer@sendit.nodak.edu> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:40:18 -0600 http://www.edutech.nodak.edu/training/session/?session=1925 Grade 4. The oldest house in North Dakota is about 2000 years old. Kari Sauer <kari.sauer@sendit.nodak.edu> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:45:57 -0600 http://www.edutech.nodak.edu/training/session/?session=1926 Grade 5 - Learning US History Inside Out - We take the history of North Dakota the students learned in 4th grade and, starting from one state???s structure, explain the settlement of the United States. For example, why people came to North Dakota reflects much of why people came to the United States. Also, the government of North Dakota reflects the larger structure of the federal government and so on. We use start small and go big. Time: 60 minutes Student participation limit: 30 Kari Sauer <kari.sauer@sendit.nodak.edu> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:46:53 -0600 http://www.edutech.nodak.edu/training/session/?session=1927 Grade 6 - Inventions, Innovations, and Adaptations -We use the main gallery to show the progression of inventions throughout history, how those inventions are adapted over time and also the innovations that come about because of demand using six stations in the gallery. How are hunting tools invented and adapted with changing needs and abilities. How are sources of light invented and adapted over time? These and other avenues are explored using primary and hands-on sources. Time: 60 minutes Student participation limit: 60 Kari Sauer <kari.sauer@sendit.nodak.edu> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:47:40 -0600